The Clash Of Steel (1901)

By Carl Reutti Mason

Book Overview

The Clash of Steel is a historical novel written by Carl Reutti Mason and published in 1901. The story is set in the late 17th century during the reign of Louis XIV of France and follows the adventures of a young French nobleman named Raoul de la Roche. Raoul is a skilled swordsman and a loyal servant of the king, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Gabrielle. Gabrielle is the daughter of a powerful nobleman who is opposed to Louis XIV's rule, and Raoul finds himself torn between his duty to the king and his love for Gabrielle. As tensions rise and political intrigue abounds, Raoul must navigate a dangerous web of alliances and betrayals in order to protect his loved ones and serve his country. The Clash of Steel is a thrilling tale of romance, adventure, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054888370X
• ISBN13: 9780548883709
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"